If your Kenmore ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The North Potomac list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Who Works on Kenmore Ice Makers Near North Potomac
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Potomac. The rest are spread across Gaithersburg (14), Rockville (10), and Germantown (5). No company within 90 miles of North Potomac mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Fuse Service Appliance Repair, around 1.8 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.0, 2.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
Closest matches for North Potomac: Trusted Home Experts (4.6 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Ice Maker
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Kenmore Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer thawing in a cold garage. Kenmore says a standard refrigerator in a room below about 45°F may not run its compressor enough, and recommends a garage-ready model built for a wide temperature range. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Signs Your Kenmore Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a North Potomac Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Potomac and freezer repair in North Potomac.
Keeping a Kenmore Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- A new Kenmore refrigerator reaches a usable fresh food temperature in about 4 to 6 hours, but the freezer needs 12 to 24 hours to settle at its 0°F target. Source: Kenmore - FAQ: How long does it take for a new fridge to reach its designated temperature?
- Kenmore rates its garage-ready models for surrounding temperatures from 45°F to 110°F and notes that standard refrigerators struggle below 45°F. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
A Kenmore ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Potomac, MD
Most ice maker calls in North Potomac come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in North Potomac
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Potomac, MD
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which North Potomac technicians work on Kenmore?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Kenmore refrigerator?
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Nearby Towns Served From North Potomac
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Darnestown is handled by the same companies listed for North Potomac. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a North Potomac technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.